Includes bibliographical references (p. 459-461) and index
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Introduction -- 1. Processing the scene of a burglary -- General crime scene practices -- Basic photographic record of crime scene's interior -- Collection of standards -- Processing and collection of a footwear impression -- Casting the impression -- Releasing the crime scene -- 2. Processing the scene of a homicide -- Processing a homicide -- Photographing and searching the crime scene -- Crime scene review sheet -- Homicide investigation -- Ballistics evidence/weapon -- Fingerprint evidence -- DNA/serology evidence -- Trace evidence -- Physical evidence -- Photographic/video evidence -- 3. Processing a robbery scene -- 4. Processing of a sexual assault scene -- 5. Processing scenes of arson or explosion -- 6. Investigation of leaving the scene of an auto accident -- Appendix A. Essential crime scene equipment -- Stationery -- Evidence marker and tapes -- Protective clothing (PIPE) -- Evidence collection containers -- Impression evidence collection -- Camera equipment -- Ballistic collection equipment -- Biology and trace equipment -- Specialized team evidence collection equipment -- Miscellaneous -- Appendix B. Photographic review of evidence collection and packaging techniques -- Appendix C. Photographing a crime scene -- Appendix D. Photographic review of recognition and documentation of physical evidence -- Appendix E. Crime scene forms and diagrams commonly used -- Appendix F. Avoiding potential mistakes while processing a crime scene --Appendix G. WMD crime scene processing -- Glossary
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"Co-authored by two seasoned forensic professionals, the Illustrated Guide to Crime Scene Investigation in an essential reference that explains the protocols used in successful crime scene investigation. It presents straightforward and scientifically supported procedures in a vivid pictorial format that explain how to accurately and efficiently document what has been left behind at the scene of a crime." "This comprehensive resource presents the concept of SCRIPT: the Searching for and Collection of, Recording, Initializing, Packaging, and Transporting of physical evidence from the scene of a forensic inquiry to a forensic laboratory. It outlines this methodology by providing step-by-step instructions, over 400 photographs, other illustrations, and short narrative segments that guide you through crime scene investigations involving burglary, homicide, robbery, sex crime, and arson or explosion."--BOOK JACKET